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Chapter 656: I Have Three Pokemon Like This!
Chapter 656: I Have Three Pokemon Like This!
Palace Gate Arena, under the spotlight of the audience, the commentator raises the microphone.
"Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Welcome to the Palace Gate Arena, where the final match of the Grand Masters quarterfinals is about to begin!"
"I believe everyone here has been eagerly awaiting this match, just as I have. Without further ado, let's welcome our two contestants!"
"Shizuru! Shizuru! Shizuru!"
"Atsu! Atsu! Atsu!"
The audience erupts with deafening cheers, their excitement reaching a fever pitch.
A beam of light shines from the entrance on the right.
A young man with fiery red hair, a handsome appearance, and a cloak draped over his shoulders emerges from the shadows.
"The first contestant is the Dragon King from the Kanto region, the renowned Champion, Ryuryu Akado!"
"Akado has been a well-known trainer for eight years, dominating the entire Kanto region with his powerful Dragon-type Pokemon. He and his Dragon-type Pokemon are undefeated!"
"Wow!"
"Ahhh!"
"Atsu, I'll give birth to your monkey!"
In the audience, Atsu's fans wave their light boards and shout.
On the field, Atsu turns his gaze towards his opponent.
"Haha, it seems everyone is a fan of Akado!" The commentator laughs and continues, "But now, let's welcome our second contestant!"
"It's the highly anticipated Shizuru! Although Shizuru isn't the official Champion, he's a hero who saved a region and was chosen by a Legendary Pokemon. I believe everyone here can attest to his strength!"
A beam of light shines as Shizuru steps out from the contestant's entrance, introduced by the commentator.
The audience erupts with even louder cheers.
Shizuru looks at Atsu across the field and smiles, saying, "It's been a while, Atsu."
Atsu stares at the man before him, momentarily lost in thought.
His mind drifts back to a banquet in the Hoenn region years ago, where they had battled.
At that time, he would never have imagined that his opponent would become such a renowned trainer.
Atsu's face breaks into a smile, his eyes gleaming as he says, "There's no need for words now. Let's settle this with a battle to determine who's stronger!"
"Let's go!" Shizuru takes out a Poke Ball from his pocket.
"Oh! It seems both contestants are ready for an intense battle! In that case, let's hand the microphone over to Deng Pei!" The commentator says.
On the field, Deng Pei raises his right hand, signaling both trainers to return to their designated areas. He then explains the rules of the match as per tradition.
"This match will be a 3v3..."
Meanwhile, backstage, Kyorona, Dae, and Dante watch the screen with intense gazes.
Their eyes are filled with anticipation for this battle.
"I wonder who you think will win this match," Dae, the wealthy young master, suddenly asks.
Kyorona falls into deep thought, comparing the strengths of the two trainers in her mind.
"It depends on which team Shizuru uses," Dante answers without hesitation. "If it's the Frost World team, Atsu might have a chance. But if it's the Gogoat team, Shizuru will definitely win!"
As for Legendary Pokemon like Rayquaza and Leocrown, the answer is obvious.
World Tree, Exploration Team Guild.
When Atsu appears, Crimson immediately focuses his attention on him.
Is that... Atsu?
Is there an Atsu in this world too?
No, they don't seem to be the same person.
Crimson keenly senses that the auras emanating from the two Atsus are completely different.
He recalls the words spoken by the mysterious man named Shizuru on that day.
This place seems to be a parallel world.
Everything in this world is parallel to the world he's from.
This raises a question.
If there's an Atsu in this world, what is he like?
"The battle officially begins!"
The whistle blows, marking the start of the final match of the quarterfinals.
Both trainers simultaneously throw their Poke Balls.
Two distinct Pokemon appear on the field, illuminated by a flash of white light.
On the left is Atsu's top-tier red Gyarados.
And on the right, a robust and alert Riding Gogoat!
"Incredible! Shizuru isn't using a Legendary Pokemon; instead, he sends out a Riding Gogoat!" The commentator exclaims.
"The opponent is a renowned champion, and not using their strongest Pokemon at this moment might be underestimating the situation."
In stark contrast to the commentator's words, upon seeing this Pokemon, Dante's eyes lit up instantly.
"It's here! Shizuru has switched to his Ranch Team!"
That Riding Goat, while others might not know, was something he had personally experienced...
Atsu was unaware of the terrifying power of Shizuru's Riding Goat, but could he devise a strategy during the battle?
"This is going to be good," Dante thought to himself.
The first quarterfinal battle began with Riding Goat vs. Dragonite.
"Dragonite, use Frost Fang!" Atsu immediately gave the command.
But as soon as his words fell, the Riding Goat on the other side suddenly burst into a thick green light.
In the blink of an eye, the green light enveloped the entire arena, and the pure Grass energy transformed into countless swaying blades of grass in the wind, instantly turning the arena into a vibrant grassland!
This miraculous scene instantly captured the attention of countless spectators.
"Is this an illusion?"
"So beautiful..."
It was... Grass Terrain?
The name of the move flashed through Atsu's mind. Why was this Riding Goat's Grass Terrain so absurd?
As his thoughts raced, the Dragonite twisted its massive body and charged towards the Riding Goat.
Ice energy gathered in its mouth, forming sharp and pointed ice fangs.
The Dragonite's huge mouth gaped wide, biting viciously at the Riding Goat.
"It hit!" The commentator exclaimed, his eyes widening.
But the next second, he noticed something amiss.
The Riding Goat stood motionless, as if it felt nothing at all!
No, something was wrong!
"Frost Fang?" Shizuru's face broke into a smile.
The Riding Goat was no ordinary one anymore. After a series of enhancements from World Tree Cuisine, their vitality had transformed, and even common type disadvantages couldn't affect them significantly.
Not to mention the Grass Terrain.
As the Dragonite's Frost Fang bit into the Riding Goat's thick Grass hide, Shizuru spoke softly:
"Riding Goat, Vine Whip."
Despite the Dragonite biting it, the Riding Goat remained unmoved, as if it felt nothing.
It only moved when Shizuru gave the command.
Two thick vines, like giant snakes, extended from its body. Though they appeared sturdy, they skillfully wrapped around the Dragonite.
Sensing the danger, the Dragonite tried to retreat, but it was too late.
The massive vines coiled around it, lifting it high into the air before slamming it hard onto the ground.
The Dragonite was instantly disoriented.
Witnessing this, Atsu couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"Dragonite!"
Seizing the moment before the Dragonite could recover, Shizuru quickly commanded: "Riding Goat, Bulk Up!"
Bulk Up, a Fighting-type move, increases the user's Attack and Defense.
With this, Shizuru's infinite recovery strategy with the Riding Goat became even more impenetrable.
As the Bulk Up ended, the Dragonite finally took to the skies again.
Seeing its opponent treat it so harshly, the Dragonite instantly raged.
Atsu's eyes glinted.
Since close combat couldn't harm the Riding Goat, it was time to try long-range attacks!
"Dragonite, use Gale!"
Terrifying wind power swept out from its mouth, transforming into a chaotic gale that howled towards the Riding Goat.
"Danger! Flying-type moves are super effective against Grass-type Pokemon, the Riding Goat is in trouble!" The commentator exclaimed.
If it were a normal Trainer, they would likely order their Pokemon to dodge at this point.
But the next second, something no one could've expected happened.
Shizuru and the Riding Goat, instead of dodging, stood their ground and continued using Bulk Up!
"What are they thinking?"
"The power of Gale is terrifying, the Riding Goat can't withstand it!"
Everyone's hearts were in their throats.
As they anticipated, the gale swept over the Riding Goat.
The chaotic airflow left scars on its body.
In just one hit, the Riding Goat suffered significant damage.
Seeing this, everyone's eyes showed confusion.
"Is Shizuru trying to power up his Pokemon and then risk it all?" Someone tried to guess his thoughts.
Dante's face also showed confusion. He furrowed his brows, his intuition telling him something was amiss. Based on Shizuru's previous performance, such a dangerous move was unimaginable.
The very next moment, his suspicions were confirmed.
The seemingly ordinary Grass Terrain suddenly emitted a radiant green glow.
At that instant, the entire Grass Terrain seemed to come alive, swaying as if caressed by the wind.
Vibrant energy surged into Riding Goat's body.
The wounds inflicted by Gale just moments ago were instantly healed!
The entire arena was stunned.
It was common knowledge that Grass Terrain could restore the health of Pokemon standing on it.
However, the healing effect was minimal, yet Riding Goat's injuries were completely healed.
The restorative power of this Grass Terrain was astonishing! Duo's face was filled with disbelief, and he furrowed his brows, feeling extremely challenged.
Amidst this spectacle, Zhi Shu calmly instructed Riding Goat to use Bulk Up once again.
After three Bulk Ups, Riding Goat's strength and defense were significantly enhanced.
If this continued, not only Brutal Carp but also the subsequent two Pokemon would be at a natural disadvantage.
"No, there must be a way," Duo thought calmly as he commanded Brutal Carp to use Hydro Pump to prevent Riding Goat from using Bulk Up further.
He quickly realized the key to success—destroying the Grass Terrain beneath their feet would stop Riding Goat from recovering.
"If I can use Defog to clear the Grass Terrain, there's no guarantee they won't use it again and fall into the same trap."
"To succeed, I must prevent Riding Goat from using Grass Terrain, then use Defog to remove the effect and stop its recovery!"
As he pondered, Duo formulated a simple strategy in his mind.
He watched as Brutal Carp was left vulnerable to the opponent's attacks while Riding Goat continued to use Bulk Up. Duo quickly instructed:
"Brutal Carp, Taunt!"
[Taunt: Infuses the opponent with malicious energy, causing them to lose their senses and only use damaging moves for a period of time.]
Brutal Carp swiftly flew forward and used Taunt on Riding Goat.
The once determined Riding Goat suddenly froze, its eyes filled with anger.
It glared at Brutal Carp, its Vine Whip lashing out uncontrollably.
Witnessing this, Zhi Shu narrowed his eyes, "Have you already thought of a plan in such a short time?"
But it was enough!
After five Bulk Ups, Riding Goat's condition had reached its peak!
The massive Vine Whip lashed down, sending Brutal Carp flying.
Brutal Carp was unable to recover, and its fighting ability was lost.
Without hesitation, Duo recalled Brutal Carp and brought out his second Poke Ball.
Zhi Shu observed Duo's reaction, and at that moment, he realized that Duo had a Fire Dragon on his team.
And Fire Dragon had a move that could clear Grass Terrain.
Could Duo be planning to use Taunt to disrupt Riding Goat, then use Defog to clear the Grass Terrain and launch an all-out assault, aiming to defeat Riding Goat within a short time? Zhi Shu quickly guessed Duo's intention.
His mischievous mind kicked into gear, and he swiftly recalled the Riding Goat affected by Taunt on the field with his right hand.
Unfortunately, he only had one Pokemon like that.
Duo had already thrown his second Poke Ball.
Just as Zhi Shu had anticipated, Duo, disregarding the Dragon King's title, sent out his second Flying-type Pokemon—Fire Dragon!
And in front of everyone, Zhi Shu sent out his second Riding Goat.
Witnessing this, Duo's eyes widened in disbelief, his expression filled with surprise.
"Riding Goat! Zhi Shu has another Riding Goat!"
In the contestant's lounge, Dante couldn't help but chuckle.
He had been closely observing the tactical clash between the two on the field.
It seemed that Duo didn't know Zhi Shu well and might not have even visited Zhi Shu's ranch.
Consequently, he was unaware that Zhi Shu had three Riding Goats.
Defeating Riding Goat through Taunt, Defog, and aggressive attacks was an impossible strategy.
Unless Duo had a Pokemon that could simultaneously meet all these conditions, Zhi Shu wouldn't have the opportunity to switch Pokemon.
Otherwise, using this tactic to defeat Riding Goat and win the Grass Trial was an absolute impossibility.
Dante even suspected that all three of Zhi Shu's Pokemon were Riding Goats.
Such an opponent would be incredibly challenging, even for him.
(End of Chapter)
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